Alyse Girl

Popularity: #894 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEES //əˈliːs//

Origin: Greek; French

Meaning: Greek: noble; French: variant of Alice

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alyse is derived from the Old French name Alys, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Adèle, originating from the Germanic element "adal," meaning "noble." The transition from Adèle to Alys occurred as the name passed through various linguistic stages, including Latin and Old French, before being adopted into English. The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to the medieval period, where it was commonly used in France and later spread to England following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which facilitated the introduction of many French names into the English lexicon.

Historically, the name Alyse has been associated with several notable figures, particularly in the context of medieval and Renaissance literature. The name Alys appears in various texts from the Middle Ages, contributing to its recognition and use in English-speaking regions.

Additionally, the name has connections to saints and noblewomen throughout history, which further solidified its standing in European culture. The name's appearance in works such as the "Canterbury Tales" during the 14th century reflects its integration into the fabric of English literature.

Culturally, names derived from noble roots, such as Alyse, have often been associated with qualities of grace, dignity, and strength. This association has allowed the name to resonate through generations, maintaining its appeal in various forms.

The diminutive Alys has also been noted in historical texts, emphasizing the name's versatility and enduring nature. Overall, Alyse embodies a rich linguistic heritage and cultural significance that has persisted through the centuries.

Famous people named Alyse

In this section, you will find notable people named Alyse. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alyse who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Alyse Eady is a model and beauty queen best known for winning Miss Arkansas USA and competing in Miss USA.

Alyse Anderson is a professional wrestler best known for her appearances in various wrestling promotions.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alyse, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AliceAlyssaAmeliaAriaAnya

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alyse. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

EliseAlyssaLiseCarysMireilleNinaLilaCelia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alyse was first seen in the United States in 1892.

Alyse has ranked as high as #996 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Texas, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Alyse has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alyse is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alyse was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alyse.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 54 54
2024 57 57
2023 73 73
2022 59 59
2021 62 62
2020 69 69
2019 85 85
2018 95 95
2017 85 85
2016 126 126
2015 124 124
2014 152 152
2013 144 144
2012 192 192
2011 147 147
2010 144 144
2009 160 160
2008 149 149
2007 159 159
2006 191 191
2005 155 155
2004 155 155
2003 137 137
2002 147 147
2001 137 137
2000 140 140
1999 147 147
1998 130 130
1997 148 148
1996 94 94
1995 143 143
1994 121 121
1993 153 153
1992 187 187
1991 216 216
1990 241 241
1989 307 307
1988 401 401
1987 364 364
1986 300 300
1985 195 195
1984 141 141
1983 74 74
1982 36 36
1981 39 39
1980 35 35
1979 30 30
1978 31 31
1977 32 32
1976 37 37
1975 30 30
1974 28 28
1973 32 32
1972 37 37
1971 35 35
1970 35 35
1969 30 30
1968 36 36
1967 25 25
1966 32 32
1965 31 31
1964 27 27
1963 26 26
1962 25 25
1961 16 16
1960 21 21
1959 15 15
1958 15 15
1957 12 12
1956 22 22
1955 23 23
1954 22 22
1953 22 22
1952 22 22
1951 14 14
1950 16 16
1949 11 11
1948 5 5
1947 13 13
1946 9 9
1945 7 7
1939 6 6
1935 5 5
1934 5 5
1932 5 5
1931 5 5
1929 5 5
1928 7 7
1925 7 7
1924 16 16
1923 9 9
1922 7 7
1921 12 12
1920 8 8
1919 5 5
1918 10 10
1917 9 9
1916 9 9
1915 5 5
1914 10 10
1913 8 8
1912 7 7
1911 5 5
1910 7 7
1892 5 5

Top States for Alyse (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
33%
FL 5
33%
TX 5
33%